Melissa Fleischut

Mother of 2, President & CEO of @NYSRA | Shaping the future of the #Restaurant Industry in #NewYork.

[Melissa Fleischut @M_Fleischut]

The @NYSRA Albany Team spent the morning volunteering at the @FoodBankNENY It is an impressive, well-run facility that is helping feed 350,000 per month! To learn more: https://t.co/I0MUiy69yz

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The New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act last night, becoming the first state in the nation to pass legislation intending to combat the trend of predatory software flooding the online restaurant reservation marketplace.

[Zach Williams @ZachReports]

RESERVATION PIRATES!

Senate just passed legislation cracking down on ppl who resell restaurant reservations w/o authorization

Passed Assembly Monday

Sponsored by @AlexBores @Fernandez4NY

[NYS Restaurant Association @NYSRA]

We would like to thank @AlexBores and the rest of the Assembly for their support in passing the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy bill! Now on to the Senate!

[Melissa Fleischut @M_Fleischut]

Today I'm reflecting on last week, surrounded by so many inspiring women in the industry. We shared laughter, knowledge, and uplifted each other. As a female leader, this conference was a powerful source of confidence. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow together.

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@NYSRA hosted our 2nd annual Women In Hospitality event on Tuesday. It was such an amazing day! Thank you Iron Chef @guarnaschelli for joining us and keeping it real!

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We are pleased to announce Chef Alex Guarnaschelli as the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 NYSRA Women In Hospitality Conference, presented in partnership with Google this year.

Join us on May 14 at Google NYC. Secure your spot today - register now: https://t.co/mLr9J1B8H8

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The NYSRA Women In Hospitality Conference, presented in partnership with Google! Discover the power of women's experiences in our industry, equip yourself with tools for success, and build meaningful connections. https://t.co/mLr9J1B8H8

#WomenInHospitality #GooglePartner

[Roberta Reardon @NYSDOLCommish]

NYS’s restaurants are second to none! This week, I toured the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show. The restaurant industry is an integral part of NYS's culture, and it was an honor to meet the faces behind the businesses that play a key role in growing our economy.

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The 2024 NY Restaurant Show was a sweeping success! Thank you to everyone who attended, stopped by our booth, and joined us at the NYSRA
Cocktail Party. It was particularly special to have a visit from @nyslabor Commissioner Roberta Reardon this year!

#NYRestaurantShow

[Melissa Fleischut @M_Fleischut]

Today we celebrated 50 years of exceptional hospitality at the @desmondalbany! The Desmond has been a loyal member of NYSRA since 4/9/1980 & an invaluable partner in supporting our ProStart program and students. Cheers to 50 great years, and the 50 more that lie ahead!

[Melissa Fleischut @M_Fleischut]

Had a lovely dinner with my kids at @NicolesOfAlbany last night. We enjoyed the antipasto burrata, GF cauliflower crisps and linguine with clam sauce. Thank you to the Nicole's team for exceptional service and a delicious meal!

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The 2023 RISE award for Best Restaurant Upstate Eastern Region went to Nick Stoner Inn Seafood & Steakhouse! Having grown up about 10 minutes from here, it was an honor to join in celebration of the Nick Stoner team. Congrats, and I will be back to see you soon! #NYRISEAwards

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I’d like to extend another big congratulations to Dennis DiPaolo of @@IlioDiPaolosRes on receiving the well-deserved Hospitality Career Achievement RISE Award! Dennis’s dedication, passion, and impact on the industry and his community have truly made a lasting mark. #NYRISEAwards

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Asylum seekers in NY are ready & willing to work, but federal rules are holding them back. With the restaurant industry facing a labor shortage, we're glad to see @GovKathyHochul helping new arrivals get legal work as soon as possible.🍴

[Melissa Fleischut @M_Fleischut]

Thank you @Tablehopping for writing this @timesunion story about the importance of immigrants in the hospitality industry. The New York restaurant scene wouldn't be as big, bold, unique, delicious, or interesting without them.
https://t.co/nu8UFbnYCm

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Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention at the Governor's Mansion. #suffragette #votesforwomen #Herstory

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Happy 4th of July! I wish you all patriotic and safe celebrations.

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Feds say they stopped $3B in pandemic restaurant aid from going astray.

"Still, the SBA found that restaurants were less prone than other types of small businesses to bilk the aid programs that were implemented on the fly during the pandemic."

https://t.co/OzaF6JIQrs

[Melissa Fleischut @M_Fleischut]

Today two NYSRA team members celebrate work anniversaries! NYSRA’s Training & Educational Director, Elizabeth Fordley, celebrates 12 years with us, while NYSRA Services Bookkeeper, Todd Hammer, celebrates 4 years. Thank you both for sharing your talents with our team.